Comparison

Piston vs Analyzer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Piston

This app facilitates learning and knowledge transfer during training and performances through multi-camera video analysis. It allows for capturing, reviewing, and annotating video from up to 16 cameras simultaneously, with options for live streaming and data export.

Highlights
  • 4K multi-camera capture
  • Up to 16 cameras simultaneously
  • Real-time annotation and markup
  • Drawing tools for highlighting
  • Live streaming and AWS S3 upload
  • Live Opta data import
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Capture and accelerate learning moments during training and performances using a Piston Server. Piston is built for teaching using multi-camera vision to enhance the knowledge transfer process. Create a real impact at the point of best contact. • 4K VISION Piston captures vision from a wide variety of 4K network cameras and supports options for SDI and HDMI. Capture features include custom encoding options, single file and streaming file creation and synchronised multi-camera session capture. • Multi-Camera Piston systems are capable of capturing and reviewing up to 16 network cameras simultaneously. In-sync angle switching is a simple swipe. Clips from multiple angles can be cut and downloaded for offline review. Capture sessions can be scheduled ahead of time, so nothing is missed. • Multipeer MarkUp Shared markup and annotation data across all users during capture sessions in real time or post-event. Mark up button schemes are distributed from a central source, so mark up data capture is consistent. Supports XML and JSON data export. • Drawing Pause, draw and save. Simple to use drawing tools to highlight aspects of the vision. Save as images with the drawings for later viewing or sharing. • Streaming Upload Live streaming export and upload to AWS Simple Storage Service (S3). A cost-effective, reliable and easy way to stream. Supports custom export settings and angle selection. • Live Opta Import With a live data subscription, Opta's live data can be imported and synchronised in a capture session.

About

Analyzer

This official team performance app supports registered players and officials. It allows for updating assessments, accessing resources, viewing calendar events, and syncing health data with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Add/Update assessments
  • Browse files/resources
  • View calendar items
  • Sync health data
  • Team management tools
Features
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The official application for Analyzer Anywhere at Australian Cricket. This application is designed for registered players and officials. To use, a valid Analyzer Anywhere site membership is required. Features include: - View match video - Browse files/resources

Screenshots

Piston4 screens
Analyzer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piston at 100% against Analyzer's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piston ships an update monthly, Analyzer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Piston versus Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPistonAnalyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Jump Pty LtdFair Play Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Piston

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Analyzer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Piston

No in-app purchases

None

Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piston free?
Piston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Analyzer free?
Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Piston or Analyzer have ads?
Neither Piston nor Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piston or Analyzer?
Piston ships an update monthly, and Analyzer fortnightly. Most recently, Piston was updated on September 25, 2026 and Analyzer on September 13, 2026.

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